Peru at Copa America 2024: squad, group, schedule, kits and odds to win

What is Peru's highest achievement in Copa América history?

Peruvian footballers have triumphed twice at the Copa América - in 1939 and 1975. The late eighties to the late noughties was a dark time for the Peruvian national team at the tournament, as the team only made it past the quarter-final stage once back then.

Things changed in 2011, when the Peruvians only failed to qualify for the semi-finals once. In 2019, the team reached the final, where, however, they lost to Brazil. This is the first and so far the only Copa América final lost by the Peruvian national team.

Who was included in the Peru national team's Copa América squad?

Head coach Jorge Fossati has not yet decided on the final squad, and only a list of 28 players who are participating in Peru's friendlies is at our disposal.

• Goalkeepers: Pedro Gallese (Orlando City), Carlos Caceda (Melgar), Diego Romero (Universitario).
• Defenders: Luis Advincula (Boca Juniors), Oliver Sonne (Silkeborg), Luis Abram (Atlanta United), Alexander Callens (AEK Athens), Anderson Santamaria (Atlas), Carlos Zambrano (Alianza Lima), Marcos Lopez (Feyenoord), Paolo Reina (Melgar).
• Midfielders: Wilder Cartagena (Orlando City), Sergio Peña (Malmo FF), Jesus Castillo (Gil Vicente), Piero Quispe (Pumas), Renato Tapia (Celta Vigo), Cristian Cueva (free agent).
• Forwards: Andre Carrillo (Al Qadsia), Gianluca Lapadula (Cagliari), Brian Reyna (Belgrano), Franco Zanelatto (Alianza Lima), Andy Polo (Universitario), Alex Valera (Universitario), Edison Flores (Universitario), Jose Rivera (Universitario), Joao Grimaldo (Sporting Cristal), Paolo Guerrero (César Vallejo).

Who is the head coach of Peru national football team?

The head coach of the Peruvian national team since the end of 2023 is Uruguayan specialist Jorge Fossati. The 71-year-old coach has extensive experience in the Middle East, having worked with Qatar's Al Sadd, UAE's Al Ain and Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli.

He has also been in charge of the Qatar national team twice, namely in 2007-2008 and 2016-2017, but he also worked with the Uruguayan team in 2004-2006.

How did Peru qualify for the Copa América 2024?

There is no selection for Latin American teams for the Copa América due to the already small number of associations in the CONMEBOL confederation, so the Peruvian national team, along with nine other teams, qualify for the tournament directly.

What is Peru's group schedule for the Copa América 2024?

Peru will play Argentina, Chile and Canada in the group stage.

• 22.06 02:00 Peru - Chile (AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas)
• 26.06 00:00 Peru - Canada (Children Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kansas)
• 30.06 02:00 Argentina - Peru (Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Miami, Florida)

Time - CET

What kit will Peru play in at Copa América 2024?

The Peruvian national team will play the tournament in a kit from manufacturer Adidas. The home kit is inspired by the national flag and is in red and white colours with gold stripes on the shoulders. The away jersey is dominantly black, with burgundy stakes on the sleeves and cuffs.

What are the odds on Peru's national team at the Copa América 2024?

Bookmakers are not sure that the Peruvians will be able to repeat former successes at the tournament in the United States. The team with odds of 2.40 is placed fourth in the group. A victory at the tournament would be somewhat of a sensation at odds of 50.